EPISODE · Nov 2, 2017 · 1H 33M
Episode 34 - Just Enough Backstory
from Scream Scene Podcast · host Scream Scene Podcast
The deadicated hosts review the second James Whale film for the list: 1932's OLD DARK HOUSE, starring Boris Karloff & a merry cast. What we find locked in the closet is a horror that we all can relate to... This classic goes on to define the genre of Old Dark House horror, and with good reason. From the novel adaptation, to the character-driven horror on screen, we discuss the positives of offering just enough backstory. Context setting 00:00; plot summary 27:43; discussion 38:47; ranking 1:24:38
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The deadicated hosts review the second James Whale film for the list: 1932's OLD DARK HOUSE, starring Boris Karloff & a merry cast. What we find locked in the closet is a horror that we all can relate to... This classic goes on to define the genre of Old Dark House horror, and with good reason. From the novel adaptation, to the character-driven horror on screen, we discuss the positives of offering just enough backstory. Context setting 00:00; plot summary 27:43; discussion 38:47; ranking 1:24:38
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